Quality Center National Accreditation Committee. Program? 2 Organized group of educational experiences designed to develop knowledge and specific skills

PLANNING FOR COURSE DELIVERY

(COURSE SPECIFICATION “NCAAA TEMPLATES”)

AS TOOLJamel SMIDA16/04/2015

Quality Center National Accreditation Committee

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Program?

Organized group of educational experiences designed to develop knowledge and specific skills.

Includes all courses taken by students Including the requirements of the university and college, In addition to the department requirements.


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Program Planning


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Outcomes Pyramid


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Program and courses

Must be designed consistently to contribute in the achievement of the program learning outcomes.

Most of the program objectives can achieved through the content and methods and strategies of teaching and learning.

Educational strategies must be planned as part of the program

Program components (Courses and field experiences)


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Program Matrix (X)


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Program Matrix (I-R-E)


( I ) Introduce( R )Reinforce( E ) Emphasize

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Learner Centered Assessment Process


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Course Learning outcomes “CLOs”


MET244Course Learning Outcomes:

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Course Learning outcomes “CLOs”Assessment Matrix


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Program outcomes to Course outcomesMapping


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NCAAA Course Specification templates

The NCAAA course Specification templates contain seven main items:

A. Course Identification and General Information

B. Objectives C. Course Description D. Student Academic Counseling and

SupportE. Learning ResourcesF. Facilities RequiredG. Course Evaluation and Improvement

ProcessesQuality Center National Accreditation Committee

NCAAA course specification (edition 2013)

A. Course Identification and General Information

Institution Date of Report College/Department

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1. Course title and code:

2. Credit hours

3. Program(s) in which the course is offered. (If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs)

4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course

5. Level/year at which this course is offered

6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any)

7. Co-requisites for this course (if any)

8. Location if not on main campus

9. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply) a. Traditional classroom What percentage? b. Blended (traditional and online) What percentage? c. e-learning What percentage? d. Correspondence What percentage? f. Other What percentage? Comments:



B. Objectives

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1. What is the main purpose for this course?

2.Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented. (e.g. increased use of IT or web based reference material, changes in content as a result of new research in the field)

C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form to be used for the Bulletin or handbook should be attached)

1. Topics to be Covered

List of Topics No of Weeks Contact hours

2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):

Lecture Tutorial Laboratory Practical Other: TotalContact Hours

Credit

3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week.



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4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment Methods and Teaching Strategy

NQF Learning Domains

And Course Learning OutcomesCourse Teaching

StrategiesCourse Assessment

Methods

Knowledge

Cognitive Skills

Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility

Communication, Information Technology, Numerical

Psychomotor



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4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment Methods and Teaching Strategy

Course Learning Outcomes, Assessment Methods, and Teaching Strategy work together and are aligned. They are joined together as one, coherent, unity that collectively articulate a consistent agreement between student learning, assessment, and teaching. The NQF provides five learning domains. Course learning outcomes are required. Normally a course has should not exceed eight learning outcomes which align with one or more of the five learning domains. Some courses have one or more program learning outcomes integrated into the course learning outcomes to demonstrate program learning outcome alignment. The program learning outcome matrix map identifies which program learning outcomes are incorporated into specific courses. On the table below are the five NQF Learning Domains, numbered in the left column. First, insert the suitable and measurable course learning outcomes required in the appropriate learning domains (see suggestions below the table). Second, insert supporting teaching strategies that fit and align with the assessment methods and intended learning outcomes. Third, insert appropriate assessment methods that accurately measure and evaluate the learning outcome. Each course learning outcomes, assessment method, and teaching strategy ought to reasonably fit and flow together as an integrated learning and teaching process. Fourth, if any program learning outcomes are included in the course learning outcomes, place the @ symbol next to it. Every course is not required to include learning outcomes from each domain


Suggested Guidelines for Learning Outcome Verb, Assessment, and Teaching

NQF Learning Domains Suggested Verbs Knowledge

list, name, record, define, label, outline, state, describe, recall, memorize, reproduce, recognize, record, tell, write

Cognitive Skills

estimate, explain, summarize, write, compare, contrast, diagram, subdivide, differentiate, criticize, calculate, analyze, compose, develop, create, prepare, reconstruct, reorganize, summarize, explain, predict, justify, rate, evaluate, plan, design, measure, judge, justify, interpret, appraise

Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility demonstrate, judge, choose, illustrate, modify, show, use, appraise, evaluate, justify, analyze, question, and write

Communication, Information Technology, Numerical

demonstrate, calculate, illustrate, interpret, research, question, operate, appraise, evaluate, assess, and criticize

Psychomotor

demonstrate, show, illustrate, perform, dramatize, employ, manipulate, operate, prepare, produce, draw, diagram, examine, construct, assemble, experiment, and reconstruct

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ILO = Action verb + Object


Suggested verbs not to use when writing measurable and assessable learning outcomes

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Consider ; Maximize ; Continue ; Review ; Ensure Enlarge ; Understand ; Maintain ; Reflect Examine ; Strengthen ; Explore ; Encourage Deepen

Some of these verbs can be used if tied to specific actions or quantification.


Suggested assessment methods and teaching strategies

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• According to research and best practices, multiple and continuous assessment methods are required to verify student learning.

• Current trends incorporate a wide range of rubric assessment tools; including web-based student performance systems that apply rubrics, benchmarks, KPIs, and analysis.

• Rubrics are especially helpful for qualitative evaluation.


Differentiated assessment strategies

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exams, portfolios, long and short essays, log books, analytical reports, individual and group presentations, posters, journals, case studies, lab manuals, video analysis, group reports, lab reports, debates, speeches, learning logs, peer evaluations, self-evaluations, videos, graphs, dramatic performances, tables, demonstrations, graphic organizers, discussion forums, interviews, learning contracts, antidotal notes, artwork, KWL charts, and concept mapping.


Differentiated teaching strategies

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• They should be selected to align with the curriculum taught, the needs of students, and the intended learning outcomes.

• Teaching methods include: lecture, debate, small group work, whole group and small group discussion, research activities, lab demonstrations, projects, debates, role playing, case studies, guest speakers, memorization, humor, individual presentation, brainstorming, and a wide variety of hands-on student learning activities.


Differentiated teaching strategies

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• They should be selected to align with the curriculum taught, the needs of students, and the intended learning outcomes.

• Teaching methods include: lecture, debate, small group work, whole group and small group discussion, research activities, lab demonstrations, projects, debates, role playing, case studies, guest speakers, memorization, humor, individual presentation, brainstorming, and a wide variety of hands-on student learning activities.



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5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the SemesterAssessment Assessment task (e.g. essay, test,

group project, examination, speech, oral presentation, etc.)

Week due Proportion of Total Assessment

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D. Student Academic Counseling and Support

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1. Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations and academic advice. (include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be available each week) 10h

E. Learning Resources

1. List Required Textbooks

2. List Essential References Materials (Journals, Reports, etc.)

3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc)

4. List Electronic Materials (eg. Web Sites, Social Media, Blackboard, etc.)

5. Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards or regulations and software.

F. Facilities Required

Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (i.e. number of seats in classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)

1. Accommodation (Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rooms/labs, etc.)2. Computing resources (AV, data show, Smart Board, software, etc.)3. Other resources (specify, e.g. if specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach list)



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G. Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes1. Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching

2. Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Program/Department Instructor

3. Processes for Improvement of Teaching

4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement (e.g. check marking by an independent member teaching staff of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and remarking of tests or a sample of assignments with staff at another institution)

5. Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for improvement.


Elements of the program evaluation

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Proceed for Accreditatio

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Review of the program and courses

specifications

Review of the periodic program and

courses reports

Review the evidences and indicators and

the benchmarking

Filling the self-

evaluation standards of the program

Self study report“SSR”

Establishing the Quality System

(Program Quality Unit)

The initial self-evaluation


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Quality Center National Accreditation Committee. Program? 2 Organized group of educational experiences designed to develop knowledge and specific skills